Web Technology Concepts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a computer network?

• A group of computers linked together for communication and resource sharing

• A single computer running multiple programs

• A collection of printers in an office

• A software application for editing documents

Open Ended

Why is the concept of a computer network significant in today's digital world?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Internet?

• A system of inter-linked files on the Internet

• The largest collection of interconnected computers in the world

• A program used to locate, access and display webpages

• A language used to create electronic documents

Open Ended

Explain the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW).

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features of E-Mail?

• Messages are kept in a central store

• May contain text, files, images or other attachments

• A program used to display webpages

• Digital messages transmitted electronically from one computer user to another via a network

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)?

• To produce the layout of a web page

• To connect computers together

• To transmit digital messages

• To display webpages

Open Ended

List two examples of web browsers and describe their main function.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a webpage?

• It is accessed by entering a URL.

• It may contain text, graphics, and hyperlinks.

• It is a computer that delivers webpages.

• It can be viewed using a web browser.

Open Ended

Explain how a webserver interacts with a web browser when a user requests to view a webpage.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship between a webpage, a website, and a webserver?

• A webpage is a collection of websites stored on a webserver.

• A website is a collection of interconnected webpages usually stored on the same webserver.

• A webserver is a webpage that can be viewed using a browser.

• A webpage is a computer that delivers websites.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about URLs.

• A URL is also called a web address.

• A URL is a set of rules for exchanging data over a network.

• A URL is used to locate a web page on the WWW.

• A URL is a type of protocol.

Open Ended

What is the main purpose of a protocol in computer networking?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?

• A protocol for sending and receiving files between two computers on a network

• A protocol for encrypting emails

• A protocol for browsing websites

• A protocol for streaming videos

Open Ended

Explain how hyperlinks contribute to the structure and navigation of the World Wide Web.

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about computer networks or web technology concepts after this lesson?

Open Ended

How does a computer network facilitate communication and resource-sharing among users?